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After watching Cliff Floyd and Alfonso Soriano team up for three errors in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, the Cubs petitioned the league to allow them to use four outfielders on defense during the season.

It's hard to find words to describe the way the Blackhawks have played this season. One fan, however, was not at a loss for words.

Stuck in a quandary, Bears GM Jerry Angelo has begun listening to trade offers for disgruntled linebacker Lance Briggs, who is asking for a lucrative long-term contract. He could have his wishes granted by Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, who has been known to light cigars with Google stock certificates.

After receiving a daily dose of home cooking from manager Dusty Baker when he was with the Cubs, journeyman Neifi Perez got a taste of humble pie when he was shipped to Detroit at last year's trade deadline, batting a paltry .200 in 21 games with the Tigers.

Exclusive access to Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson's diary.

Just as sure as day becomes night, and winter turns to spring, arm trouble is sending Kerry Wood to the disabled list for his annual season-opening visit, the Cubs announced Monday. This is Wood's 216th career trip to the DL.

After watching his teammates score game winning shots off his assists in the past two games, Luol Deng decided Monday night would be his coming out party at the United Center.